Even astronauts in space saw America 250 fireworks on the Fourth of July. See their ISS view of Los Angeles (video)

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured footage of fireworks displays across Los Angeles during the United States' 250th Independence Day celebration. The event was documented by the ISS crew and shared by NASA to highlight the scale of the festivities.
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Missions International Space Station Even astronauts in space saw America 250 fireworks on the Fourth of July. See their ISS view of Los Angeles (video) News By Mike Wall Published 6 July 2026 "A celebration so bright it reached all the way to space!"
The article is a straightforward news report on a public event and space agency activity.
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